Antenna Position; Powering The Msm422; Initial Configuration (Autonomous Mode) - HP ProCurve MSM422 Quick Start Manual

MSM422 Access Point Quickstart

Antenna position

The antenna flaps can be adjusted to optimize radio performance. Start with the following
positions, then adjust as needed. (See also the MSM422 Antenna Technical Note.)
• For wall mount, close or fully open the flaps.
• For ceiling mount, close the flaps or point them toward the floor (90

Powering the MSM422

The MSM422 can be powered by:
• A 10/100 or 10/100/1000 PoE-enabled switch. Various PoE-enabled switches are
available from HP ProCurve.
•
An HP ProCurve PoE 1-Port Power Injector (J9407A)
• An HP ProCurve MSM422 Power Supply (J9406A).
If the MSM422 will be powered by a user-supplied PoE power injector, use
Caution:
only a gigabit-compatible power injector. PoE injectors designed for 10/100
networks only are NOT compatible with the MSM422.

Initial configuration (autonomous mode)

This procedure describes how to switch a factory-default MSM422 to autonomous mode
and then perform its initial configuration that enables you to establish a wireless connection
through the MSM422 to the Internet.
For controlled mode configuration, instead see Working with controlled APs in the
Note:
MSM7xx Controllers Management and Configuration Guide.
In autonomous mode, the MSM422 is managed via its web-based management tool using at
least Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 or Mozilla Firefox 2.0.
Wireless Security
Caution:
For initial-configuration convenience, a factory-default MSM422 that has been switched
to autonomous mode has all wireless security options disabled. It is strongly
recommended that after performing this procedure, you enable a wireless security option
to properly safeguard the wireless network from intruders. See Wireless protection in the
MSM3xx / MSM4xx Access Points Management and Configuration Guide.
Do not power on the MSM422 until directed.
Note:
A. Configure your computer
1. Disconnect your computer LAN port and configure it to use a static IP address in the
range 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254, and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. Set the
default gateway to 192.168.1.1, and DNS server to 192.168.1.1. For example to do this
in Windows XP, use Control Panel > Network Connections > Local Area Connection >
Properties > Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) > Properties.
2. Disable any wireless connection.
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3. Use a standard Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the MSM422 Ethernet port.
B. Switch the MSM422 to autonomous mode
Note:
1. Power on the MSM422 (see Powering the MSM422 on this page). Initially, the Power
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light will blink once every two seconds. Wait until it begins blinking once per second
before proceeding to the next step.
2. In a web browser, enter the address: https://192.168.1.1.
3. At the security certificate prompt proceed as follows:
• In Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, select Continue to this website.
• In Firefox 2, select Accept this certificate temporarily for this session and OK.
To eliminate the security warning, you need to replace the default certificate that is
installed on the MSM422. See About certificate warnings in the MSM3xx / MSM4xx
Access Points Management and Configuration Guide.
4. On the Login page, specify admin for Username and Password and then select Login.
The MSM422 management tool home page opens.
5. Select Switch to Autonomous Mode and confirm the change. The MSM422 restarts in
autonomous mode.
Note:
C. Log in
1. Wait until the Power light stops blinking and remains on.
2. On the Login page, specify admin for Username and Password and then select Login.
3. On the License Agreement page, read the agreement and select Accept License
Agreement.
4. The registration page appears. It is recommended that you register later by selecting
selecting Maintenance > Registration.
5. If a Country prompt appears, select the country in which the MSM422 will operate.
Caution:
6. At the password prompt it is recommended that you change the default password and
select Save. Passwords must be at least six characters long and include four different
characters.
A factory-default MSM422 is assumed.
To avoid a delay after switching modes, clear the ARP (address resolution
protocol) cache on your computer. In Windows for example, from the
Windows Start menu, select Run and enter "arp -d" (without the
quotes). Select OK.
The correct country must be selected. See Country of use on page 3.
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